Officer leaves job in military-industrial complex for the wedding-industrial complex

America's two most enduring industries.

May 14, 2021

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By Call Sign Buttercup

FORT MEADE — Capt. Olivia McCord is leaving the Army and military-industrial complex to work as a planner in the wedding-industrial complex.

In her announcement last week, McCord said that she’s thankful for all that the war machine has provided to her: a stable paycheck, superficially impressive awards, and lifelong benefits courte…

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